3.6 Group Discussion
What is a Group Discussion?
A group discussion is a formal discussion conducted on a topic among a group of ten to twelve participants. The participants analyse the topic from their respective angles and present their views and opinions.
Ice Breakers
(i) Write the benefits of a group discussion.
a) It helps to understand the subject or topic easily.
b) It helps in generating more ideas about a topic.
c) It lets the participants know about their mistakes
and weaknesses.
d) It helps participants to build their confidence.
e) It prepares individuals to face oral exam.
f) It enhances speaking ability of the participants.
g) It helps the participants to develop their
listening skill.
h) It increases participants’ persuading and debating
ability.
i) It helps the participants to share their views and
ideas.
j) It allows the participants to reach a general
consensus.
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Activity No. 1
Imagine that you have recently discussed
with your friends on ‘the benefits of travelling’, write the same discussion in
the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write suitable dialogues for
each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic.
Answer:
I: Hello
Rajesh! How are you?
Rajesh: Hello
Tushar! I am fine. I have just come from the four-day journey from Goa. Arnav was
also with me.
I: Yes.
I couldn’t join you this time. How’s your travelling? Did you both enjoy it?
Arnav: Yes.
Really travelling gives you immense joy. We both enjoyed a lot.
Rajesh: If we feel to
refresh ourselves; travelling is necessary. We should take some time from our
busy schedule and go for travelling.
I: Yes. I
agree. Travelling refreshes our mind and soul but sometimes we don’t get good
experience if our planning is not appropriate.
Arnav: Its true.
If we make a good plan and arrangements, we will get good time to visit special
places, to buy different and unique things and to feel the strength of the nature.
Rajesh: Yes
Arnav. These are the real benefits of travelling. One thing I want to add is
that travelling gives us new experience and confidence to tackle different
situations.
I: I agree.
Travelling is the best media to learn different things. We get knowledge of
historical places, religious places, culture of the land and custom and
traditions of different area.
Rajesh: True. OK.
Next time do join us for new trip. Bye.
I: Yes. OK. Bye Rajesh. Bye Arnav.
Arnav: Bye.
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Activity No. 2
You and your three friends (Ram, Sharyu
and Aslam) are selected as a team for group discussion for a reputed T.V.
channel. The topic of discussion is 'Importance of English '. Write suitable
dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the topic. |
Answer:
I: Welcome all at TV-8 studio. We are
here to discuss about ‘Importance of English’. Let’s start our discussion.
First of all, I would like to invite Ram to share views.
Ram: Thank you. English is important as it is the language of international communication. English is the official language in 53 countries and is spoken as a first language by around 400 million people worldwide. But that’s not all, it is also the most common second language in the world.
Therefore, if you meet someone from
another country, you will both be able to speak English. It gives you an open
door to the world and helps you communicate with global citizens.
I: Yes. I agree. Now Sharyu, what are
your views about ‘Importance of English’?
Sharyu: I do agree with Ram. I would like to add more things.
English makes easier to travel. If you are travelling to a country where you
don’t speak the native language, you are practically guaranteed to find someone
who understands at least some English. It helps you to travel easily there.
Aslam: Good points put forth by Sharyu. I accept it. English
is important as it gives you access to multiple cultures. English is the
language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing
English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company
within your home country or of finding work abroad.
I: I also agree with you all that
English is important for all. It is a global language. We get knowledge of
various subjects. Most of the resources of the world are available in English. So,
we must try to become good learner of English. It will give a lot of opportunities
to develop our career. So do study English properly.
Thanks to all for sharing your views with our TV - 8 audience. Good day.
Activity No. 3
By:
Prof. Vaishali Rajendra Jane
Ajabrao Wankhede Jr. College,
Kohili
Tal. Kalmeshwar
Dist. Nagpur
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Anil, Suman and
Raju have recently discussed on ‘the benefits of travelling’,. Write suitable
dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic. |
Answer:
Anil: It’s been really long since I travelled
anywhere. I really miss going on vacations with my family. I feel it’s a great
experience and is really beneficial too.
Anil: I completely agree. It is a wonderful way to
explore new places and find new stories. Travelling is an amazing opportunity
when you want some change from monotony.
Suman: I can see your point. Travelling is indeed a
great experience. But other than that, I don’t see how it is beneficial to your
mind and body.
Raju: I think I can answer that. It is a great way to
become more social, make new friends. The fresh air and environment is great
for our body to rest and relax. Travelling also helps build your confidence and
gives you the chance to try new things.
Anil: Yes, and travelling is actually a great stress
buster. It ensures peace of mind and works wonders.
Suman: I agree now. And in addition, it allows us to
spend time with our close ones and gives us memories for a lifetime.
Anil: You guys have made me want to pack a bag and
leave for the mountains right away.
Raju: In conclusion, I think we all agree that
travelling is a life-changing experience. And that travelling should be done
more often.
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What is a Group Discussion?
A group discussion is a formal discussion conducted on
a topic among a group of ten to twelve participants.
समूह चर्चा म्हणजे दहा ते बारा सहभागींच्या गटामध्ये
एखाद्या विषयावर आयोजित केलेली औपचारिक चर्चा.
The participants analyse the topic from their
respective angles and present their views and opinions.
सहभागी आपापल्या दृष्टीकोणातून विषयाचे विश्लेषण करतात आणि
त्यांची मते मांडतात.
The group is given a topic. They contemplate on it for
a few minutes and then start discussions.
गटाला एक विषय दिला जातो. ते त्यावर काही मिनिटे चिंतन
करतात आणि मग चर्चा सुरू करतात.
The discussion is usually for ten to fifteen minutes.
चर्चा साधारणपणे दहा ते पंधरा मिनिटांची असते.
Experts listen to the members and evaluate them.
तज्ञ सदस्यांचे म्हणणे ऐकून त्यांचे मूल्यांकन करतात.
Importance of group discussion:
1) Group Discussions are one of the effective
interactive methods of classroom learning.
गटचर्चा ही वर्गात शिकण्याच्या प्रभावी संवादात्मक
पद्धतींपैकी एक आहे.
2) They are used to select candidates for different
courses or for jobs by employers.
गट चर्चा वेगवेगळ्या अभ्यासक्रमांसाठी किंवा नोकरीसाठी
उमेदवार निवडण्यासाठी वापरले जाते.
3) They are used to gauge whether a candidate
possesses certain skills required for pursuing a particular course or a job
that involves working in groups, giving opinions and solve problems together to
achieve common goals.
उमेदवाराकडे विशिष्ट अभ्यासक्रमासाठी आवश्यक असलेली काही
कौशल्ये आहेत की नाही हे मोजण्यासाठी गट चर्चां चा वापर केला जातो तसेच समान
उद्दिष्टे साध्य करण्यासाठी गटांमध्ये काम करणे, मते देणे आणि समस्या एकत्रितपणे सोडवणे यासाठी
पण गट चर्चां चा वापर होतो.
4) The candidates are tested for their knowledge and
communication skills as well as their ability to work as a part of a group and
to lead other towards conclusions and solutions.
गट चर्चां मधून उमेदवारांची त्यांच्या ज्ञानाची आणि संभाषण
कौशल्याची तसेच गटाचा एक भाग म्हणून काम करण्याची आणि इतरांना निष्कर्ष आणि
उपायांकडे नेण्याच्या क्षमतेसाठी चाचणी केली जाते.
5) One should be able to use his understanding of a
subject to give opinions on it and support his ideas with logical arguments.
गट चर्चां मध्ये प्रत्येकाला एखाद्या विषय समजून त्यावर मते
मांडता आली पाहिजेत आणि तार्किक युक्तिवादाने त्याच्या कल्पनांचे समर्थन करता आले
पाहिजे.
6) Since communication is a two-way process, it is
important that besides speaking, one listens to the participants in the group
discussion and respond to their ideas or take them forward.
संवाद ही दुतर्फा प्रक्रिया असल्याने, बोलण्याव्यतिरिक्त, एखाद्याने समूह
चर्चेतील सहभागींचे ऐकणे आणि त्यांच्या कल्पनांना प्रतिसाद देणे किंवा त्यांना
पुढे नेणे हेही महत्वाचे असते.
7) In the exam students have to write imaginary
dialogues of the given participants on the given topic.
परीक्षेत विद्यार्थ्यांना दिलेल्या विषयावर प्रश्नात
दिलेल्या सहभागींचे काल्पनिक संवाद लिहावे लागतात.
Activity No. 1
HSC Board Activity Sheet- Year 2021
|
You along with
your friends Sujit, Rohit and Kishor discussing their likes and dislikes. But
all are fascinated with the reading habit. Write a short group discussion in
the form of dialogue telling the importance of reading for enhancing
knowledge. |
Answer:
I: Friends! Today we are here to discuss about the
topic- ‘Importance of reading for enhancing knowledge’. Let me know who will
share views first.
Sujit: Its me. I agree with the view that
reading is important for enhancing knowledge. Reading is a continuous source of
getting knowledge. Reading of stories or novels give us the picture of society.
Reading of history presents the past before our eyes. We get knowledge of
various things from books.
Rohit: I do agree with Sujit. Books are
our friends, guide, reporters and entertainers. They not only give us knowledge
of different things but also tell the way of living a social life. We can
increase our understanding reading various books.
Kishor: Excuse me. Could I add something,
please?
I: Yes. Go ahead.
Kishor: Reading definitely enhances our
knowledge. No doubt about it. But we should be careful about what we are going
to read. We should not choose the books having wrong and baseless thoughts.
They can create prejudice in our minds. So, select good quality books. They
will help us to enhance our knowledge.
I: Yes. Kishor has put forth good point. We should
read good quality books which provide worth knowledge. I also agree with you
all. Reading is essential to get valuable information, experience and knowledge
of human life. Thanks to all for participating in the discussion.
Activity No. 2
Sept. 2021- HSC Board Exam- Activity:
Group Discussion:
|
You and your
three friends (John, Irfan and Ravina) are selected as a team for group
discussion for a reputed T.V. channel. The topic of discussion is 'Importance
of English literature'. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving
his/her opinion on the topic. |
Answer:
I: Welcome all at the Start Edu-Tech TV
channel. We are here to discuss about ‘Importance of English Literature’. Let’s
start our discussion. First of all, I would like to invite John to share views.
John: Thank you. English literature
is important as it uses the language of international communication. English
has become the most common global language and has a big role in every human’s
life aspect. English literature is rich in diversity and innovative ideas. Many
writers help to contribute English literature. It has a long history and
tradition. English literature helps us to understand the global trends and
thinking. So, it is essential to study English literature.
I: Yes. I agree. Now Irfan, what are your
views about ‘Importance of English Literature’?
Irfan: I do agree with John. I would
like to add more things. English Literature has given contemporary traditions
and ways of living. It has given great dramas, novels, short stories and
essays. They provide entertainment as well as show the thinking of the society.
English literature enhances our knowledge of the world.
Ravina: Good point put forth by Irfan.
I appreciate it. English literature is important as it gives you access to
multiple cultures. It helps to develops a habit of critical thinking. Many
women writers give the thought of feminism through their literature and arouse
the women of the world. English literature also connects us with world history.
I: I also agree with you all that English
literature is important for all. It helps us to become global. We get knowledge
of various subjects. Most of the resources of the world are available in
English literature.
Thanks to all for sharing views with the audience of
Start Edu-Tech TV channel.
Activity: Have a group discussion on the following
topics: -
1. Clean India
2. Role of ICT
in education
3. The need of
soft skills at workplace
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Activity No. 3
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There is an
inter-school cricket match and your school is losing. As you are the captain,
have a group discussion with your teammates in the tea- break about the
strategy to be followed to save your school from losing the match. Give at
least four/five suggestions. |
Answer-
Captain: Alright, team, gather around.
We've got some work to do to turn this match around. We've analyzed the first
innings, and it's clear we're not in the best position. Let's use this tea
break wisely to discuss our strategy for the second innings. Who wants to share
views now?
Batsman 1: I think we need to be more
mindful of our shot selection. The pitch is playing a bit tricky, and we've
lost wickets to some unnecessary shots. Let's focus on building partnerships
and playing more conservatively in the initial overs.
Bowler 1: I agree with you. When we start
the bowling, we need to exploit the weaknesses we've identified in their
batting lineup. We've seen a couple of their key players struggle against spin,
so we should capitalize on that with strategic bowling changes.
All-Rounder: Also, let's not forget the
fielding aspect. We should not give away too many easy singles and boundaries.
Tightening up our fielding and maintaining pressure can force them into making
mistakes.
Wicketkeeper: Speaking of mistakes, we need
to capitalize on any opportunities they give us. If there's a chance for a
run-out or a catch, we can't afford to miss it. Let's stay sharp and focused in
the field.
Captain: Good point. This game is not
over, but we need to be smart about our approach. Remember, cricket is as much
a mental game as it is physical. Stay focused, play to our strengths, and let's
give it our all. We can turn this around.
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